Secularism and biblical studies / edited by Roland Boer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Boer, Roland, 1961-

Series:

Bible world (London, England)

BibleWorld

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Secularization (Theology).

Secularism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages).

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2014.

Summary:

What is secular biblical criticism? 'Secularism and Biblical Studies' presents a selection of essays that examine the nature of secular biblical studies and its hermeneutical principles. The essays outline and analyse debates within biblical studies over the issue of secularism and explore the interplay of atheism, agnosticism and faith in the interpretation of the Bible. The book argues for a hermeneutics of suspicion and a wider engagement with cultural, literary and anthropological disciplines. Examining biblical hermeneutics from a range of perspectives - from Europe, Israel and the USA - 'Secularism and Biblical Studies' offers a provocative and challenging approach that will be of interest to all students and scholars of the Bible.

Contents:

pt. A. Initial engagement at the forum

pt. B. The manifesto debate

pt. C. The end of biblical studies

pt. D. The paradoxes of secularism.

Notes:

First published 2010 by Equinox, an imprint of Acumen.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-47853-6

1-315-47851-X

1-315-47852-8

9781315478531

OCLC:

959149608